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By John Otis/CPJ Andes Correspondent
When security guards opened the doors to Venezuela's colonial-era National Assembly building last Wednesday, I was among the dozens of reporters who swarmed inside. Even though the day's legislative session would not be called to order for another three hours, every seat in the press galley, located on the second-floor balcony overlooking the chamber, was quickly occupied.
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April 6, 2016
The tenth edition of the International Journalism Festival will take place in Perugia Italy from 06 to 10 April 2016. All festival sessions will be free entry for all attendees, without any need for registration.
Jean-Paul Marthoz, CPJ's EU Correspondent, will be speaking at the festival.
January 29, 2016
December 15, 2015
CPJ promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. More about CPJ »
23rd Annual Ceremony and Dinner to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists. More »
Do you believe the free flow of information must be protected? Sign the #RightToReport petition and demand that President Obama immediately:
1. Issue a presidential policy directive prohibiting the hacking and surveillance of journalists and media organizations.
2. Limit aggressive prosecutions that ensnare journalists and intimidate whistleblowers.
3. Prevent the harassment of journalists at the U.S. border.
Or click here to see the full petition, and join leading journalists like Christiane Amanpour, The Guardian’s Alan Rusbridger, Editor of the AP Kathleen Carroll, and Arianna Huffington in signing on.
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